Rétromobile is back! After two years of absence, the Salon dedicated to old cars will open its doors from February 2 to 6, 2022 in Paris. What to see, what to do during this 46th edition? L’argus gives you all the practical information to prepare for your visit.
Did you miss the Retromobile Show? Please note that the organizers are working hard to ensure that the 46e edition of this event, canceled in 2021, can be held from February 2 to 6, 2022 in Paris in compliance with government directives. Waiting for, Argus offers you to prepare your visit.
Amédée Gordini in the spotlight
The exhibition is already revealing the contours of its program, featuring a plate dedicated to Amédée Gordini and presented in partnership with the Mulhouse National Automobile Museum (Schlumpf collection). Visitors will have the opportunity to (re) discover the talents of this mechanic who, from the early 1930s until his death in May 1979, continued to improve vehicles using simple techniques. The man who is nicknamed the “Sorcerer” left his mark on French motorsport. At Rétromobile, ten Gordini will be exhibited, including the Simca 5 Spider (1937), the first of the line, the 42 type 32 (1956), the ultimate F1 developed by his racing team or even Renault: Dauphine (1957), R8 (1964) and R12 (1970). A Type 18S coupe by Juan Manuel Fangio will be on sale at the stand of the Artcurial auction house, where it will be auctioned on February 4.
50 years of the Renault R5
Renault promises to put the small dishes in the big ones at Rétromobile. As it had done at Epoqu’Auto in 2021 around the 4L, the manufacturer will offer a special R5 retrospective on the occasion of the city’s 50th anniversary. Several iconic models will be brought together. The diamond mark is even a parallel between its first electric R5 and the future generation, whose launch is scheduled for 2024.
40 years of the Berliet Foundation
In 2022, the Berliet Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary. As part of the Retromobile Show, she will exhibit a rare Rochet-Schneider 18 400 series fire truck from 1921, produced under 200 copies. Its six-cylinder only totals 40,830 km. A model that lovers of old vehicles have already seen, in November 2021, during the Epoqu’Auto Show.
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The Group A (series) in the spotlight
Loyal exhibitor of the Retromobile Show, the magazine Youngtimers will meet a Group A field, these models which animated the world rally championship of the years 1980-1990. However, no car will be displayed in its racing livery. These are production models only. The opportunity for visitors to pose in front of: a BMW M3 E30 (1986-1990), a Ford Escort RS Cosworth (1993-1996), a Lancia Delta HF Intégrale (1986-1994), a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo (1993) -2001) or a Subaru Impreza GT Turbo (1993-2000).
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A curiosity to discover
Your visit to the Show will also allow you to come across some curiosities, such as the Aérotrain TRIDIM. Created in the 1970s by Jean Bertin, this prototype was to revolutionize public transport with its lightweight, economical and fully electric design. The four-seater vehicle on air cushions will be in dynamic demonstration thanks to the installation of a 20 m track in the heart of one of the halls.
Your cheaper tickets now
Wish to come ? Take advantage of preferential rates until January 25, 2022. The ticket is displayed at the price of € 20 instead of € 24 on site. Note that, throughout the duration of the event, the online ticket office will always offer more attractive prices than at the doors of the Show. Visitors who have purchased a ticket for the 2021 edition will be able to use their entry in 2022. For those who can’t wait, the organizers always offer to attend the preview evening (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) on 1er February for € 55. Access to the Show is free for children under 12. Note that the health pass (with vaccine reminder) and the wearing of a mask are mandatory.
Practical information Retromobile 2022
Retromobile 2022
Porte de Versailles – Paris (Halls 1 and 2)
From Wednesday 2 to Sunday 6 February 2022
Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday and Friday night until 10 p.m.
Price: 24 € on site, free for children under 12
> Mandatory health pass
Artcurial Motorcars sale – Rétromobile 2022
Public exhibition from February 2 to 4
Sale on February 4 at 2 p.m. at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center.
